Shardbound Spirit Slayer [An Isekai Progression Dark Fantasy]

A shattered past. A stolen future. A prince reborn in the shadows.

Kyle Darkstone grew up believing he was just the son of a village healer—until the day his mother was accused of treason and sent to die on the frontlines. Helpless to stop it, he swore he would bring her back. But fate had other plans.

Visions of past lives flood his mind, granting him skills no one should possess. The blood of a fallen monarchy runs through his veins. And the power slumbering within him should be his to command—if not for the Contract. A bond between men and the women who tether them to sanity, the only thing keeping their abilities from consuming them.

But Kyle is different. The Contract rejects him. No matter how he tries, the bond will not form. Without it, he is powerless. So when he stumbles upon a dying Spirit—a rare and monstrous being—he makes a choice. If no bond will take him, he will claim something else.

One Spirit. Then another. And another. Each one he hunts, each one he devours, makes him stronger. The nobles who conspired against his family, the Arcana who thrive on chaos, and the monsters lurking in the abyss will all learn one truth:

A wolf does not forgive. A wolf does not forget.

A progression dark fantasy filled with brutal intrigue, deep conspiracies, and a protagonist who refuses to be a pawn in anyone’s game.

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What You’re Getting Into: Weak to Strong Protagonist – Watch the MC grow from struggling to formidable. Cunning & Street-Smart MC – Not a saint, but a survivor who knows how to play the game. FMC as the Love Interest – A crucial part of the story, not just a side character. Soulsborne-Inspired World – Expect a brutal, immersive setting with deep lore. Unique Power System – No cookie-cutter magic; something fresh and well thought-out. Political Warfare – Kingdoms, clans, and secret organizations clashing in a deadly game. A Formidable Villainous Organization – A true force to be reckoned with. Actually a DARK fantasy – A bleak, unforgiving world where no one is truly safe. No Harem – The story keeps its focus tight and meaningful.

⚠️ Content Warning This is not for the faint of heart or younger readers. Themes include SA, gore, slavery, torture, and more. The first 20 chapters are the most intense—if you can handle those, the rest will be easier to stomach. Proceed with caution.